20 Vatu Year of the Snake

Issuer Vanuatu (1980-date)
Year 2025
Type Non-circulating coin
Value 20 Vatu
Currency Vatu (1982-date)
Composition Gold plated silver (.999)
Weight 31.1 g
Diameter 40 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#183
Obverse description The obverse of the coin features the 12 signs of the Chinese Zodiac in an outside ring. In the center, the arms of Vanuatu featuring a Melanesian warrior standing in front of a curved boar`s tooth above a scroll reading `LONG GOD YUMI STANAP` and the value above.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering RIPABLIK 20 VATU BLONG LONG GOD YUMI STANAP VANUATU
(Translation: Republic of Vanuatu In God we stand)
Reverse description The reverse of the coin depicts an image of a gilded snake which forms a spiral around a blue pearl. It is associated with the element of fire and represents traits such as wisdom, intuition, and grace. At the top of the reverse, the inscription: `YEAR OF THE SNAKE`. At the bottom, the the year of issue.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge Reeded
Mint
Mintage 2025 - Proof - 4 888
Numisquare ID 3255577140
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